Help from the North. 191 Canadian Firefighters and 53 vehicles from British Columbia Canada cross the border to battle blazes in Oregon forest fires. The crews were pre-vetted at the Sumas Port of Entry in WA to speed the aid in fighting the fires.
Perez sisters - "It was our parents who suggested we all join @CBP as it would give the independence & self-reliance we would need to succeed. We have opportunities to grow and develop based on hard work & accomplishments. We are not limited by gender."
Seattle Field Office honors all law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The courage and sacrifice of these brave men & women will never be forgotten. OFO alongside Border Patrol, Air & Marine Operations held a moment of silence #PoliceWeek@CBP
SPOILER ALERT: Illegally working in the United States is... ILLEGAL. Recently, @cbp officers in Blaine, WA arrested a Pakistan citizen who was illegally working in the U.S. The subject is inadmissible to the U.S. pursuant to Sec 237(a)(I)(A) of the INA. #OFOProud🇺🇸 #CBP
On Tuesday, @CBP Officers at the Seattle seaport seized 10,450 pounds of dried Khat that arrived in a sea container from Singapore. The shipment was manifested as "Anti Oxidant Bath Soap". This is another example of the important work CBP does to protect America. @portofseattle
Blaine, WA @cbp officers arrested a citizen of Cuba who was previously ordered removed by an IJ. The illegal alien did not depart the U.S. as ordered. While illegally present in the U.S., the illegal alien was convicted of Aggravated Battery. #OFOProud#BorderSecurity
I am proud to recognize @CBP Officer Amorin of Blaine, WA. He recently received a Professionalism Award for stopping at the scene of an accident, calling 911 and providing aid and comfort to the victims. His bravery, conduct and quick thinking are an example for all to emulate.
Here illegally? Not for long. Blaine, WA @cbp officers recently arrested an *AGGRAVATED FELON* who was illegally present in the United States. The illegal alien was turned over to @icegov and the case is being forwarded to the AUSA for prosecution. #OFOProud#CBP#BorderSecurity
@CBP Officer Murphy rescues family of 3 from a rollover vehicle accident on I-2 by Glacier National Park in ID. She rushed to help, cut seat belts and pulled family to safety. After the incident, she drove the family to a hotel and provided food. @MontanaStatePolice @BNSFRailway
Intl Falls, MN - @CBP Agriculture Specialists discover wood boring larvae during inspection. Longhorn beetle are major timber pests and the larvae feed on plant tissue such as stems, trunks, or roots of both herbaceous and woody plants leading to the death of the host.
Remembering 9/11 - Seattle Field Office - Sumas, WA Port of Entry - A moment of silence to honor and remember those who perished on September 11, 2001.